Hardy Edibles

Grossulariaceae

redcurrant

Ribes rubrum

redcurrant

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Survives zone 3 through 7

Redcurrant — sharply tart, jewel-like; for jelly and garnish.

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 7
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
July
Mature size
Bush 1–1.5 m; excellent in containers
Light
PARTIAL to full sun — the most shade-tolerant fruit; crops on north walls (best yield in sun)
Soil pH
6.0–7.0
Environment
Temperate
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
1–2 yrs
Pollination
SELF-FERTILE — one bush crops